Title

Personnel Roles In The Aac Assessment Process

Keywords

Assessment; Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC); Evaluation; Funding

Abstract

Completing an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) assessment is a complex process that involves many stakeholders and professionals. To help clarify professional roles and provide assessment guidelines, an AAC Assessment Personnel Framework was developed. This framework was adapted from the work of Beukelman, Ball, and Fager in 2008, which focused on general AAC needs (not just assessment) and concentrated specifically on adults. In contrast, the present model examines the assessment process for all individuals who require AAC. The following AAC assessment personnel are discussed: AAC finders, general practice SLPs, AAC clinical specialists, facilitators and communication partners, collaborating professionals, AAC research and policy specialists, manufacturers and vendors, funding agencies and personnel, and AAC/assistive technology agencies and personnel. Current barriers for successful assessment outcomes are discussed, and suggestions for addressing personnel-related barriers are explored. © 2012 International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication.

Publication Date

12-1-2012

Publication Title

AAC: Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Volume

28

Issue

4

Number of Pages

278-288

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.3109/07434618.2012.716079

Socpus ID

84871557941 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84871557941

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